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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
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===Anthelmintics===
 
===Anthelmintics===
 
Ensure a regular worming programme that prevents a build-up of large ascarid burdens in the foal:
 
Ensure a regular worming programme that prevents a build-up of large ascarid burdens in the foal:
*[[Macrocyclic Lactones|'''Macrocyclic lactones''']] such as '''ivermectin'''.  NB: resistance may be widespread.
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*[[Macrocyclic Lactones|'''Macrocyclic lactones''']] such as '''ivermectin'''.  NB: resistance may be widespread.<ref>Lind, E.O, Cristensson, D (2009) Anthelmintic efficacy on ''Parascaris equorum'' in foals on Swedish studs.  ''Acta Vet Scand'', 51:45.</ref>
 
**'''Equimax Oral Paste for Horses:''' (also contains praziquantel) administered PO at 0.2mg/kg ivermectin and 1.5mg/kg praziquantel.  Treatment is recommended at least twice a year.  Not for foals under 2 weeks of age.  Withdrawal period 35 days.
 
**'''Equimax Oral Paste for Horses:''' (also contains praziquantel) administered PO at 0.2mg/kg ivermectin and 1.5mg/kg praziquantel.  Treatment is recommended at least twice a year.  Not for foals under 2 weeks of age.  Withdrawal period 35 days.
 
**'''Eqvalan Paste for Horses:''' 0.2mg/kg PO.  Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate.  Meat withdrawal 21 days.
 
**'''Eqvalan Paste for Horses:''' 0.2mg/kg PO.  Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate.  Meat withdrawal 21 days.
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